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Nappy Brown Obituary

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nappy Brown, a gospel-influenced bluessinger of such hits such as "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby," has died. He was 78.

Brown's label, Blind Pig Records, said the ailing musician died Saturday in Charlotte after a lengthy hospitalization.

Brown built his reputation in the mid-1950s. Among his hits, he rolled his L's in the lyrics to "Don't Be Angry." He also climbed the R&B charts with "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby."

Born Napoleon Brown Culp in 1929 in Charlotte, the musician grew up singing in a church choir with his father. He also sang in a gospel group with his cousins en route to fame. Last year, Brown returned to his musical roots with an album titled "Long Time Coming."

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nappy Brown, a gospel-influenced bluessinger of such hits such as "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby," has died. He was 78.

Brown's label, Blind Pig Records, said the ailing musician died Saturday in Charlotte after a lengthy hospitalization.

Brown built his reputation in the mid-1950s. Among his hits, he rolled his L's in the lyrics to "Don't Be Angry." He also climbed the R&B charts with "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby."

Born Napoleon Brown Culp in 1929 in Charlotte, the musician grew up singing in a church choir with his father. He also sang in a gospel group with his cousins en route to fame. Last year, Brown returned to his musical roots with an album titled "Long Time Coming."

"R.I.P GRANDDADDY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I KNOW YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF ME. I JUST FINISHED MY GOSPEL SINGLE AND I'M PUSHING IT OUT TO THE WORLD. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SONG. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART. YOUR FIRST GRAND..."

"For Nappy...a gospel-influenced blues singer of such hits such as "It Don't Hurt No More" and "I Cried Like A Baby,". WEEP NOT FOR ME Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my..."

"I remember seeing Nappy Brown in concert in Greenville. I was AMAZED at his talent, but more so by the dedication of his fans. There were people there that went to see him anywhere he was.I have, and will continue to,introduce others to his music,..."- Teresa (SC)